Hamilton Happenings

There are two large-scale events that will be taking place in Hamilton on the weekend of June 10th-11th. We wanted to notify you early about these events as they will impact traffic and available transportation routes. You may wish to alert your incoming guests..

1. A Day on the Bridge (Sunday, June 11th)

Please be advised that there will be a full road closure on York Blvd., between Dundurn St. and Plains Road W. on Sunday, June 11th from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

There will be no access to/from Hwy 403 for the duration of the road closure. Motorists entering Hamilton will be forced to use the on/off ramps at Main St. and Aberdeen Ave.

2. Ride to Conquer Cancer (Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th)

There are four rides taking place for Ride to Conquer Cancer on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th.

All of the rides will start or end at McMaster University. There are no road closures associated with any of these rides but traffic will be slowed. Note: The Queen St. Hill (Beckett Dr./Garth St.) will be used for getting riders on/off the escarpment for the Niagara routes.

a) June 10 (Day 1) – Toronto to Hamilton (see below Classic Day 1 map)
First riders arrive at Milburough Line at 10:29 a.m. / Last riders arrive at 1:56 p.m.
First riders arrive at McMaster University 11:36 a.m. / Last riders arrive at 5:30 p.m.